East Lansing, Michigan vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 6.1% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $138 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Tucson
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to East Lansing, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher